San Antonio 18 Wheeler Accident Attorneys

18 Wheeler Accident Attorneys in San Antonio

San Antonio residents deal with enough traffic as is. Between 1604 and 410, the last thing you need to deal with is an accident with an 18 wheeler. If you’ve been injured in a wreck with a commercial 18 wheeler, call the auto accident injury lawyers at The Báez Law Firm!

When vehicles as large as semi-trucks are involved in accident, major damage can be done. The Báez Law Firm 18 wheeler accident attorneys have handled hundreds of accidents. We take an aggressive approach to properly determine fault. For accidents involving commercial semi-trucks, we determine whether or not the driver of the commercial vehicle was performing job duties when the accident occurred. Proving this will ensure that company who owns the truck cannot claim that the employee was solely at fault. Has an employer’s insurance company denied your claim? Call us today!

Truck Driver Regulations

There are strict regulations that truck drivers must follow for their safety and the safety of other drivers on the road. Here are a few main regulations.

11-Hour Driving Limit
Truck drivers may only drive a maximum of 11 hours and then are required to take 10 consecutive hours off duty.

14-Hour On-Duty Limit
Truck drivers may not drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty. After 14 hours on duty they must take 10 consecutive hours off duty. An example of on-duty would be fueling or loading up a truck. Also, time off-duty time can not and will not extend the 14-hour period.

Speak with an 18 Wheeler Accident Injury Attorney Today

If you’ve been hurt, don’t wait to act! Call The Báez Law Firm now at (210) 979-9777 or fill out our contact form to the right if you have been injured in an 18 wheeler crash.

Call today for more information about our experienced firm of auto accident lawyers and attorneys in San Antonio and Austin. We are the "Auto Accident Attorneys"℠ you have been looking for! If you have been injured in a car accident, come and experience the Báez Law Firm difference!